andorinhão-do-buriti

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Aves (ave)

Order

Apodiformes (Apodiformes)

Family

Apodidae

Genus

Tachornis

Species

Tachornis squamata (andorinhão-do-buriti)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オナガヤシアマツバメ

Chinese 叉尾棕雨燕

Spanish Vencejillo tijereta

French Martinet claudia

German Gabelschwanzsegler

Portuguese andorinhão-do-buriti

Russian Вилохвостый карликовый стриж

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Pygmy Palm Swift

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Antillean Palm Swift

Tachornis phoenicobia

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of andorinhão-do-buriti?

The scientific name of andorinhão-do-buriti is Tachornis squamata. It belongs to the genus Tachornis.

What is the conservation status of andorinhão-do-buriti?

andorinhão-do-buriti (Tachornis squamata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does andorinhão-do-buriti live?

andorinhão-do-buriti is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does andorinhão-do-buriti belong to?

andorinhão-do-buriti (Tachornis squamata) belongs to the genus Tachornis, which is part of the taxonomic family Apodidae.

Is andorinhão-do-buriti endangered?

No, andorinhão-do-buriti (Tachornis squamata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does andorinhão-do-buriti belong to?

andorinhão-do-buriti (Tachornis squamata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of andorinhão-do-buriti?

The closest relatives of andorinhão-do-buriti in the genus Tachornis include Pygmy Palm Swift, Antillean Palm Swift.